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Michael Pollan wants women to get back in the kitchen. And men. While we’re at it, he’d like to hustle the children in there, too! Because according to Pollan, the way we cook (or avoid cooking) defines our culture. The influential food journalist’s new book, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, borrows from the format [...]
One step inside Kate Smith’s sleek, tranquil kitchen in Bingham Farms and the stress of the day subsides, your breathing slows, and you immediately feel more Zen. That’s exactly the feeling Smith wanted. The white granite countertops are mostly bare. Windows stretch across most of one wall and around an eat-in area just off the [...]
Thanksgiving is often referred to as the gluttonous holiday. We gather with our loved ones and binge on all that delicious turkey, rolls, stuffing, potatoes, desserts…the list goes on and on. This year make a promise to yourself and your family to cook all the yummy food you love – but the healthier alternative of [...]
It’s the only grocery list you’ll ever need. Dr. Oz covers everything from produce to desserts to keep your kitchen stocked with only the healthiest foods. Print this list and take it on your next trip to the supermarket. Courtesy of the Dr. Oz Show. You may also like: Vitamin B12 -The Forgotten Energy B [...]
Listeria is found in soil, groundwater, animal feed, sewage, and even dust. It mostly lives in soil, where the bacterium eats decaying plants. Once it makes its way into the food supply and is eaten by a humans, listeria transforms into a very different bug — one that can live inside human cells. Because listeria [...]
There I was, sitting listening to Zeppelin as my body swayed from the moving subway. As Robert Plant screamed through my ear buds, I noticed in front of me a couple appearing to have a disagreement. [Melissa takes out her ear buds to eaves drop] I remember those days, I thought. Those were the days [...]
If you’ve done much baking, you know that a well-greased pan is what keeps your beautifully baked cake from becoming The Cake That Looks Like a Cat Chew Toy. Even the airiest chiffon can fall prey to a sticky, grasping pan…and while a flattened chiffon is still delicious, an easily-gotten-out-of-the-pan chiffon is even better. (The [...]
Shopping for a healthier diet can be confusing, even for the most nutritionally-savvy individual. Spring into action this June by attending a grocery store tour lead by registered dietitian, Gail Posner, R.D., M.S. Learn to choose wisely from the vast array of foods in the market for optimal energy and health, to lose weight, or [...]
Bored with the same ‘ole dates you’re going on with your sweetie? Always excited about new eco-friendly and organic products and ideas? You are probably itching to find some date ideas that are also good for you friend, The Environment. So grab your loved one or just a friend and embark on a new adventure [...]
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